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Jim joins Todd minutes after the Twins season opening loss in Baltimore. If Joe Ryan pitches that way all season he will have a big year. Both guys like the ABS. Kept the game moving. Quite a comeback by the Timberwolves to beat Houston, with Mike Conley having a big role.

Jim and Todd continue their preview of the Twins season. Out of former propsetcs Royce Lewis, Brooks Lee, Matt Wallner and Austin Martin, who has the best chance to realize their potential this year. Luke Keashall could really be good, but will he stay at 2B? The Twins have about 8 starting pitchers, one or more could become a relief pitcher this year to help a thin bullpen.

Jim and Todd try to give Twins fans some hope and offer some advice about having expectations that are too high. Enjoy the game and the beautiful stadium and don't worry too much about the standings.

Jim and Todd together for the first time in a couple weeks. They talk about the Gopher women making the Sweet 16. Some great local players lead that team. The NCAA Men's Tournament. The Big Ten is the top conference. The Vikings sign Carson Wentz, what does that mean for JJ McCarthy? It's not what you might think.

JP Cola filling in for Todd Bergeth on today's Live at 5 Sports. Joining JP was Jim Souhan. Jim is the owner of TalkNorth.com. Star Tribune sports columnist. JP and Jim wrapped up the week with a Minnesota sports update and a look at the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

JP Cola is filling in for Todd Bergeth on today's Live at 5 Sports. Today JP is joined by Mike Grimm, Sports Director at the Minnesota News Network. Today JP and Mike talked all things Minnesota Sports.

JP Cola is filling in for Todd Bergeth on today's Live at 5 Sports. Today JP is joined by Mike Grimm, Sports Director at the Minnesota News Network. Today JP and Mike talked all things Minnesota Sports.

JP Cola is filling in for Todd Bergeth on today's Live at 5 Sports. Today JP is joined by Mike Grimm, Sports Director at the Minnesota News Network. Today JP and Mike talked all things Minnesota Sports.

JP Cola is filling in for Todd Bergeth on today's Live at 5 Sports. Today JP is joined by Mike Grimm, Sports Director at the Minnesota News Network. Today JP and Mike talked about MN Gopher Women's and Men's Basketball, MN Timberolves, MN Wild, and talked a bit about the Minnesota Vikings.

JP Cola was in for Todd Bergeth on Live @ 5 Sports. Today JP and Jim talked all things Minnesota sports.

JP Cola was in for Todd Bergeth on Live @ 5 Sports. Today JP and Jim talked about the Minnesota Timberwolves, MN Twins, MN Vikings and much more on today's episode of Live @ 5 Sports.

Jim and Todd talk about the Vikings free agency. As this was recorded they had not signed Kyler Murray, but that continued to be the rumor. As bad as the Vikings handled their QB situation the last two years, it pales in comparison to the Falcons. Tua to Atlanta, how much sense does that make. Where will Kirk Cousins land? Is there a job for him at all?

Jim has had a change of heart regarding Kyler Murray being the Vikings next starting QB potentially. What would that mean for JJ McCarthy? Free agency begins this week.

Jim and Todd talk about the Timberwolves win over Toronto and Anthony Edwards amazing dunk. Jim previews what the playoffs may hold if the seeding in the West stands as it is right now. Twins have already sent top prospect Walker Jenkins to minor league camp, injuries holding him back. Where will Luke Keaschall play in the field?

Jim talks about the passing of Hall of Fame Coach Lou Holtz. The Gopher women's basketball team is rising to new heights. Do SGA and the OKC Thunder get calls because of their "foul merchant" antics and is it a problem? Jim says "yes" and here's why.

Wolves and Wild have winning nights with their stars leading the way. Edwards goes for 40 and Randle played better coming off some previously undisclosed health issues. Wolves trade for Kyle Anderson he plays immediately. Wild trade for a huge defenseman. Are the Vikings really going to pursue Kyler Murray when he is released later this week.

Jim joins Todd and they talk about the Wild and the NHL Trade Deadline this Friday. Will they make a deal? There is a player that would fit a need at Center. Are we watching THE all-time great players for the Wild and Wolves?

Jim joins Todd and they talk about MLB Spring Training. Jim's column is "painful" to read today as it relates to the Twins. Are the Timberwolves better than the Nuggets.

Jim and Todd talk about Jim's column today about how the Vikings should handle their QB position in the off-season. There are two things Twins fans don't want associated, Royce Lewis-MRI. That happened.

The NBA is trying to address "tanking." What they are doing now doesn't work, can the guys come up with a better system? Twins pitching injury update including better than expected for Pablo Lopez and Joe Ryan.

Jim joins Todd and they break down the Timberwolves win in Portland. Todd thought Rudy Gobert was the player of the game, Jim liked Jaden McDaniels efficiency. What does Jim make of the Aaron Rodgers to the Vikings chatter? What about Kyler Murray? Who is Jim's dark horse pick as a veteran QB to join the Vikings in the off-season to join JJ McCarthy.

Jim talks about this column about the Wolves need for Anthony Edwards to do even more for the team, and he's capable of it. What might spring HR's mean for young Twins hitter like Emmanuel Rodriguez.

Jim and Todd talk about the Team USA Hockey Gold Medals. Jim previews the post-Olympic portion of the NHL and Wild schedule. Pablo Lopez is out for the year and Joe Ryan is now dealing with a back issue that may delay the start of his season.

JP Cola filling in for Todd Bergeth today on Live at 5 Sports. MNN Sports Director Mike Grimm joins JP to update us on all things Minnesota Sports.

JP Cola is sitting in for Todd Bergeth today for Live at 5 Sports. Today JP had a chance to talk to MNN Sports Director Mike Grimm. They updated us on all things Minnesota Sports.

JP Cola is sitting in for Todd Bergeth today for Live at 5 Sports. Today JP had a chance to talk to MNN Sports Director Mike Grimm. They updated us on all things Minnesota Sports.

Mike Grimm is in for Jim for the remainder of the week. He previews tonight's Gopher game he will be calling at Oregon. Would Grimmer make the trade for Giannis from the Bucks?

Jim joins Todd and they talk about the PGA Tour event at Pebble Beach. Collin Morikawa is an everyman type player despite being a two-time major champion. How did Jim like the new NBA All-Star format and Edwards winning the MVP. Twins might have the best "bad" team in baseball this year.

Jim and Todd talk about Jim's column on the state of the Timberwolves at the All-Star Break. He isn't concerned about Rudy's comments and his sources say, neither are the Wolves. Two teams were fined for tanking in the NBA, what does this mean. Todd offers a trade proposal he read, Jim shoots it down.

Jim and Todd talk about the possibility of a labor stoppage in MLB. On the field will fans see Walker Jenkins in the OF for the Twins this year. Jim says SS Kaelen Culpepper is the one to watch and Royce Lewis is at a crossroads. Will there be a WNBA season? Jim says yes but it may start late as a new CBA is worked out.

Jim and Todd talk about the Gopher basketball programs. Jim interviewed former Gopher great Amaya Battle about life outside the game. Despite a sub-.500 record Niko Medved is leading the men's team in the right direction. The Rudy Gobert blowing out of his teammates and coaches may actually be a good thing. Tom Pohlad is not off to a great start as the latest Pohlad to run the Twins.

Jim and Todd talk about the Timberwolves Rudy Gobert going public with criticism about the effort of their star players and them not being held accountable by Coach Finch. Is he on the hot seat? The Wild are making their way toward the top of the league standings.

Jim joins Todd and breaks down why the Seahawks were the better team. Who could join the Vikings and JJ McCarthy in the quarterback room this off-season. Jim says Chris Finch is facing his first crisis in the locker-room as head coach of the Timberwolves.

Jim has covered the Super Bowl many times, he related some fun anecdotes from those experiences. He thinks Seattle is the better team. Todd asks if Drake Maye not winning the MVP award may take some pressure off. Larry Fitzgerald goes into the hall of Fame along with Drew Brees and others. The Winter Olympics begin tonight, both guys marvel at the toughness and courage of Lindsey Vonn competing with a complete tear of her ACL in her knee.

Jim joins Todd post-NBA Trade deadline. The Wolves make a trade, but it's not the big one. Not a surprise to Jim. The player they trade for is having an excellent season. This helps their chances in the banged-up Western Conference. They could be active in the buy-out market and potentially bring back a popular player. Matt Boldy makes Wild history. Jim thought Niko Medved deserved a lot of credit for the Gophers upset of #10 Michigan State.

Jim and Todd talk about a potential trade by the Timberwolves for Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks. Todd mentions a trade proposal ESPN posted this morning and who they think the Wolves have to give up to make a deal. Does Jim think Bob Kraft, the Patriots owner should get in the Hall of Fame.

Jim joins Todd and they talk about why Derek Falvey and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah were let go the same day. Falvey appeared with Todd Pohlad to announce he was leaving and while Jim was on a zoom call with threm, the Kwesi news came out. Jim is fone with both leaving if for different reasons.

Jim and Todd talk about a stellar performance for the Timberwolves in their win over OKC. The Giannis to the Wolves trade rumors persist, will it happen and what will it take.

Despite foot issues, Anthony Edwards played 38 minutes vs Dallas. He is playing again tonight vs OKC, it will have to be managed throughout the season but must be ok right now. Would the Wolves consider trading for Giannis? Jim asks, would he be a good fit? The NFL Coaching carousel spins, why did Pittsburgh land on Mike McCarthy? Did it have anything to do with Aaron Rodgers?

Jim and Todd talk about Bill Belichick not getting into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot. What does this mean if anything about Tom Brady getting in on the first ballot. Jim explains how the voting has gone in football vs baseball over the years. Is there any fire to all the smoke about the Vikings trying to trade for Joe Burrow.

Jim talks about the Timberwolves and how perhaps recent events have affected them. Anthony Edwards is dealing with an infected right foot. The Vikings lose a defensive coach, but not Brian Flores. Jim believes Flores is staying even though there are open head coaching jobs.

Jim joins Todd and talks about the Seahawks and Sam Darnold heading to the Super Bowl. Does it mean anything to the Vikings front office. Coaches going for it on 4th down inside the ten yard line, why and how did it work out this weekend. Scottie Scheffler is intimidating to other PGA Tour pros, without trying.

Jim talks about his column today in the Minnesota Star-Tribune dealing with the perception of the men's pro sports teams owners. Even though the Twins have the most recent post season success, they are hated by their fan base. Meanwhile the Vikings ownership, having never won a title or any playoff games since 2019 are loved by the fan base, how come?

Jim and Todd talk about Brian Flores signing a new contract to remain the Vikings D-Coordinator, with a caveat. The WNBA still does not have a CBA, will they get one done in time for the season. Napheesa Collier's ankle surgery will likely keep her out of the start of the season. Preview the NFL Playoff weekend.

Jim joins Todd and talks about the Timberwolves recent 3 game losing streak. They each mean different things because of how they played out. Brian Flores has had several interviews, and not just for head coaching positions.

Jim and JP Cola take a look at the College Football National Championship game. Jim and JP talked about recent NFL coaching moves including what's at stake in regards of the MN Vikings coaching staff. They also talked about recent news concerning the Wild and Timberwolves.

Jim breaks down the playoffs. He doesn't like to talk about the officials but he was not happy with how the interception in overtime for the Broncos to then beat the Bills was handled. He's shocked at the bad quarterback play as a whole this weekend, even Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford struggled. The Wolves are lacking some depth, but Edwards continues to get better.

Jim talks about his column on the Vikings needing former 1st Round Draft picks JJ McCarthy and Jordan Addison to play up to their draft position next year. 7 of 8 teams remaining have QB's taken in the 1st Round, even with Sam Darnold playing for his fifth different team, he was the #3 pick in the draft in his class. Jim isn't too concerned about Anthony Edwards right foot, which will keep him out of the Friday night game vs Houston.

Jim joins Todd and talks about the latest Jordan Addison arrest. What does it mean for the Vikings offseason plans at WR? Does it affect their negotiations with Jaylon Nailor. The NFL coaching dominos have begun to fall with John Harbaugh going to the Giants. A respected ESPN writer doesn't think Brian Flores will get a head coaching job, what does Jim think. Would he leave for a DC position elsewhere.

Jim and Todd talk Gopher men's basketball and both like their style of play. Reports indicate College Football Playoffs are expanding to 16 teams as early as the '26 season, and perhaps 24 teams in the future. Wolves looked terrific in win over hapless Bucks team, playing without Edwards and Gobert. Is Brian Flores gone for sure? Jim admits he read Mike Tomlin wrong.